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The undescended testicle (undescended testis) Is what has not been able to complete its normal passage from inside the abdomen into the scrotum. The undescended testicle is found in about 1% of premature male infants. Usually, only one testicle does not descend. Most undescended testicles eventually descend a few months after birth, and rarely come down after this period of time. Such cases are associated with impaired spermatogenesis, although the extent of disability can vary from a full stop of spermatogenesis up to a slight reduction in the number of germ cells. The undescended testicle can be corrected surgically, but the likelihood of restoration of normal fertility is low.
Last updated: 10/02/2012
